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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
Published in Decorah Iowa, office details list optometry and medical offices with hours and phones. Includes Dr Daubney osteopathic practice and general physician services, plus addresses in Curtin's addition and over local shops. Also notes mortgages for sale and money to loan.
A compilation of editorials and commentaries critiquing European war, American politics, trade, and public life. It questions government leadership, gauges international affairs, cites Edison’s defense plans, railroad safety, and social protests, and notes local civic events.
The passage of the war tax law is questioned as vague in its scope, citing schedule B taxing perfumery cosmetics and asking if water could be taxed. The piece contrasts cabinet optimism with private skepticism from railroad magnate James J. Hill and criticizes administration claims of tariff law prosperity.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes corn in town made two weeks progress last week with intermittent rain and heat helping. Farmers say ten more days of similar weather could bring corn near the usual August standard, and Iowa has a long record of success, so there is little cause for alarm.
The report to the executive council shows an average levy of 46.08 mills across 99 counties. Polk County leads in high levy at 71 mills while Worth County has the low record at 88,896.61 in total tax payments and an average levy of 36 mills.
An Iowa City woman asked if a smiling man proposing three cheers was the Liberty Bell exhibit. A bystander replied that the man was Lieut. Gov. Harding and the crowd noted he resembles Harding. The woman learned Harding is a Methodist and total abstainer, which surprised her.
Western Japan experiences harsher winters and sunnier central regions create a dry, mild inland sea climate. Two areas are split by mountains with differing drivers: the western coast follows north China pressure while central and southern Japan depend on the southwest monsoons.
Editorial echoes Secretary Lansing and President Wilson on the third note to Germany. It urges adherence to international law in neutral shipping, warns of defiance by might, and affirms American unity, rights, and humanity.
The supplemental laws passed by the last general assembly, about 1500 items, will be ready for distribution in ten days. A. G. Whitney prepared the text and has planned an index by Charles S. Wilcox, who has been discharged after delays, with the supreme court taking over the index work.
A compact quotation from Mazzini asserting that the sole origin of every right lies in fulfilled duty. The speaker emphasizes virtue and sacrifice as foundations for rights, signaling a moral frame for civic obligations.
Iowa to form a volunteer commission to study hard surfaced country roads. Gov Clarke will name seven members, with Senator John Foster and D. W. Norris likely named. The panel will gather data on financing, construction costs, upkeep, and other essentials to guide future legislation.
The capitol extension tract south of the state house between East Ninth and East Eleventh streets is nearly cleared. The Catholic church on East Tenth near Walnut sold to Maple Street Baptist for 1000 to be torn down for a new church. Allison monument work begins near Soldiers' and Sailors' monument as grading plans aim to improve the view from passing trains. Capital extension cost totals 1 445 000 with 700 000 from millage and 675 000 from bonds. 140 000 new bonds issued to Bechtel & Co. of Davenport at 4 percent.
The Eastland capsized near the Chicago wharf while carrying Western Electric excursion guests. Reports place deaths around 1,300 with estimates up to 2,000, as 700 bodies were recovered and 300 passengers remained in the hull. Authorities arrest boat officers amid investigations into fault and safety lapses.
The 1914 railroad assessments remain near 1913 levels with Wabash up to 85,000 a mile and Santa Fe at 26,000. Other lines show mixed values, while the Iowa Telephone company expands its taxable miles to 12,000 from 9,000, increasing tax payable. The Interstate Commerce Commission says U.S. rail revenues are inadequate and adjusts its prior orders for more revenue.
A large exhibit at the National Museum in Washington showcases canes from 45 foreign countries and 21 U.S. states. The display includes 40 kinds of wooden canes and pieces made of ivory, bone, horn, skin, paper, tin, wire, and other materials, with artistic and curiosity items plus emergency use designs such as sketching canes, match safes, and climbing canes.
Scientists report that sudden atmospheric cooling concentrates microbes in defined regions. Cold surfaces attract smaller microbes from afar while larger ones travel shorter distances. Findings illuminate origins of certain epidemics and may guide healthful climate choices.
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